How To Boost Mobile Phone Signal At Home

At home

There are several ways to improve your mobile coverage in the home using a broadband connection.

• By connecting your phone to your wifi you will be able use the data services on your phone (this will also avoid using the monthly data allowance under your phone contract).
• You can make and receive telephone calls using apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype – but these do not typically use your mobile phone number.
• Operators also offer devices for the home that can boost your mobile signal (such as O2’s Boostbox). These work by connecting to a router and sending traffic over the broadband network to increase mobile signal.

You could also buy and install a mobile phone repeater. Repeaters use mobile signals from outside a building to improve coverage inside the building. They work best when there is a strong outdoor signal.

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On the train

• Check what’s available with the train operator. Some train companies are working with mobile operators to install equipment on carriages to improve reception. On some trains, you may have the option to access a wifi connection. Some train operators are also looking at including wifi calling options as part of their wifi service.

In the car

• Remember, it is illegal to use a handheld mobile device while driving a vehicle in the UK unless you have hands-free access. It is also illegal to use a handheld mobile device while supervising a learner driver.
• The coverage received within a vehicle is affected by the vehicle’s design. For example, the size of windows and the construction materials can all affect reception. Coverage can also be affected by the phone’s position inside the vehicle. You are more likely to get better reception if you keep your phone in the dashboard cradle compared to the central console, and reception can be poor if you keep your phone in the footwell of the vehicle.
• Some cars have external aerials which can connect with a mobile phone inside the car. This allows the phone to get a signal strength that is similar to the level outside the car. A vehicle using an external aerial could get good in-vehicle coverage on up to 20% more of the UK road network when compared with a vehicle without an external aerial.

Overseas

• If you travel overseas frequently, a global roaming SIM may be a good solution. Check prices with your provider.
• If you need mobile coverage in different locations where different providers operate exclusively, you may want to use a two-SIM card solution. Use providers’ coverage checkers to help with this. Dual-SIM phones are available in the UK and avoid the need to keep two separate phones charged or to switch over your SIMs.

For your business

• Satellite phones (‘Satphones’) may be worth considering if a mobile is critical to your business. There are six operators in the UK and entry-level handsets cost £300-£500 with tariffs starting at around 50p per minute.

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